It seems counter-intuitive that paying down debt is indeed saving. We tend to think that if we are not directly putting money into a savings or retirement account, we haven’t gained anything. Reports from Ramsey Solutions using data from the Federal Bank Statistics and U.S. Census Bureau indicates that the average credit card debt per […]
Saving for Major Money Milestones
A money milestone is sometimes called a long-term goal or age related financial goal. They are targets to achieve by a certain age or stage in life. For instance, buying a home in your 30s or saving a certain amount of money by your 40s. These milestones can guide you to your goals and ensure […]
Saving for the Unexpected
Have you ever experienced an unexpected expense such as a car repair, an unplanned visit to the doctor or dentist or replacing a broken appliance? I know that I have. According to a 2017 Federal Reserve report, when faced with a hypothetical emergency expense of only $400, 4 in 10 adults stated they were unable […]
